The document outlines the cell phone policy at ESMS, stating that cell phones must be turned off and not used during school hours including instructional time, class changes, breakfast, and lunch. Phones may only be used before 7:10am and after 2:27pm, or during designated incentive times. Any student seen using a phone during the day will have it confiscated, with consequences ranging from a warning to detention to in-school suspension. The policy is intended to prevent distractions from learning. Students are instructed to use the classroom or office phone if needing to contact a parent.

1. Cell Phones at ESMS

2.  Video
 Do you think it is an epidemic?
 Video

3.  Cell phones are not to be used,
displayed, or turned on during the
regular school day.
 This includes instructional time, class
change time, breakfast, or lunch.

4.  You MAY use your phone before the
7:10 am bell or after the 2:27 bell.
 You MAY use your phone during the
school day at a designated GRR
incentive.

5.  If you are seen using your phone at
any time during the day it will be
confiscated and turned in to the
office.

6.  1st Time: Warning, pick up at the end
of the day.
 2nd Time: Detention, a parent must pick
up your phone.
 Any other time: 1 day of SLC, a parent
must pick up your phone.

7.  School is a place to learn.
 Apps, texting and games on phones
will distract you and take time away
from your learning.

8.  What do coaches have to say about
using cell phones.
 Video One
 VideoTwo

9.  If you need to contact a parent for any
reason, please ask to use the
classroom phone or office phone.
 Please ask your parents not to text
you. The office will send you a
message if they call.

10.  ESMS does allow e-readers and
tablets for reading.

11.  Video One
 Video Two
 Video Three

12.  Final words (video)

13. Any Questions?